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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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